Let’s face it: Choosing practice management software is a daunting task. There are many options and at the end of the process, you’re greeted by a software installation with plenty of question marks. By closely considering these five things, you can find answers to your questions and get excited about your new practice management software.
12 Things Every Great Dental Practice Website Needs
Let’s face it – the internet has changed the way we do business. According to the Pew Research Center, 9 in 10 American adults (including potential new patients!) use the...
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The Patterson Technology Center: Facts & Figures [Infographic]
You might know about the Patterson Technology Center (PTC), our state-of-the-art support center located in Effingham, Illinois. You might know that it employs the industry's most knowledgeable and skilled support...
3 Benefits of Your Data in the Cloud
As consumers, more and more of the data we rely on in our everyday lives resides in the cloud - and it’s easy to see why. The cloud empowers us...
8 Intriguing Dental Applications for Virtual Reality Technology
According to recent projections released by Grand View Research Inc., virtual and augmented reality in the health care market will swell to become a $5.1 billion industry by the year...
How to Build a Cohesive Team When You Have Multiple Locations
In the words of National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer, “You can’t win if nobody catches the ball in the outfield. You’re only as good as the team...
Confidence in Technology: a Benefit of Business With Patterson
They say it's key. They say it's the most attractive quality you can have. They say it goes with everything. They even say it's contagious! What is this all-powerful epidemic?...
8 Ways to Give Your Practice a GR8 Start to Spring
The official start of Spring is a few short days away, and there’s just so much to like about the number 8 this season. It’s considered to be lucky ?,...
Airflow Polishing Updates as Fresh as Your Breath
Have you used an air polisher lately? For many of you, the answer is sure to be no. Maybe your device is sitting in a cabinet because your patients used...
3 Reasons Electronic Safety Data Sheet Maintenance Makes More “Cents”
Did you know that Hazard Communication violations were the second most frequently cited violation in 2015? Besides being plentiful, these violations are also expensive! On August 2, 2016 OSHA increased...
A Panoramic Guide on What to Skip
As the cameras in our pockets get more advanced (we heard they even make phone calls these days!), most are now equipped with features that enable them to take panoramic...
5 Ways to Make Your Patients Feel Like Family
In the dental world, it’s the little things that keep your patients coming back cleaning after cleaning. Think of it like coming back home after college. Your mom makes your...
Pro”Tech”Ted: Top Tips for Taking Care of Your Tech, Pre-Disaster
There is no way to ever be fully "prepared" when a natural disaster strikes. Having a preparedness plan in place for your dental business, however, is a wise course of...
9 “Ultrasmart” Reasons to Switch to Ultrasonic Scaling Technology
It’s true. Your patients look forward to that squeaky clean feeling after a professional dental cleaning. But as dental professionals, we know it’s not just about helping patients’ smiles look...
Now THAT’S a Clear Picture! Upgrade to Schick 33 Sensors
Regrettably, dental technology often keeps dental professionals locked into preset boundaries with little room for adjustment based on personal preferences - the widget is going to do what the widget...
Operation Operatory: Why (and How!) to Add an Operatory
Does your practice have 4 operatories? If you increase that number to 5, your revenue will increase by at least 20%. What about if your practice has 3 operatories, and...
April (Tooth) Picks: 4 Digital Imaging Technologies That Leave Traditional X-Rays in the Dust!
It’s 2016! Movies are 3D, cars run on electricity, everyone and their mother (even their grandmother!) has a smart phone...advanced technology greatly enhances our everyday lives, and it can greatly...
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Complete Restoration in Less Than an Hour With VITA Enamic [Video]
Same day, same appointment dentistry. Once something patients (and dentists!) could only dream of, now a reality. Need proof? Dr. Daniel Vasquez of Oceanside, California swears by his CEREC technology,...
Defending Against a Data Breach
We all hear about the large data breaches pulled off against huge companies such as Target or even the IRS, but the plain and simple truth is: You are more...
It’s that Time of Year: Process Your End of Year in Eaglesoft
December is full of holiday cheer, music everywhere, lights blinking from afar and the sweet aroma of freshly baked cookies! This is the best time of year to celebrate 2015...
Is Your Office a Target for a Data Breach?
Of the major threats that we see our customers presently facing, the most damaging of them is a breach of patient records. Unlike the cyber attacks that we read about...
New Patterson Technology FAQ Site Launched!
We are pleased to announce that the Patterson Technology FAQ site used by customers and employees of Patterson now has a fresh new look. The goal of the new update is...
The Biggest Mistake You’re Making on Facebook
Our research continues to show that the two biggest turnoffs that occur when a prospective new patient checks out a practice’s Facebook page for the first time, both revolve around...
CEREC Does It Again
Just when you thought it wasn’t possible for Sirona to do it again - they did. Their CEREC software update 4.4 provides what I think is a BIG GAME CHANGER...
Is Your Office a Target for a Cyber Attack?
With cyber crimes befalling major companies on what has become a regular occurrence, we all have to wonder if our businesses could be targets for a cyber attack. We here...
How Truthful Is Your Data?
How often do you audit your patient records? If this is not a regular task in your office, you may want to consider making it one. In order for us...
3 Educational Videos for Dental Implant Patients
It’s easy to understand why patients facing a tooth implant can be confused. There are so many things to consider. How is the implant placed? What are alternative treatments? How...
Backup has become a bad word
DDS Rescue was developed a few years ago as an outgrowth of our local IT work here in Southern California. We continually ran into issues with our customers (all dental...
Streamline Your Day-to-Day Tasks
I’m always impressed with someone who can juggle three or more items, especially when those items are on fire or are chainsaws. I remember watching someone juggle chainsaws and he...
Enhance the Patient Check-In Process
Implementing technology to improve the patient experience and applying the most appropriate technologies to simplify processes is something I help dental offices do every day. Eliminating paper, clipboards and manual...